Meath coffee roasters prepare to showcase their unique cold brew at Bloom Festival
The Studio Coffee Roasters speak about their passion for combining coffee with sustainability and why Bloom is the perfect fit with their twinning ethos
The Studio Coffee Roasters are preparing for their first ever appearance at the Bord Bia Bloom Festival over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
The family run roastery is spearheaded by Alan Phillips, a certified member of the European Speciality Coffee Association. He learned his craft from renowned coffee expert Kees Kraakman of Amsterdam's Keppler Coffee.
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